Since this video is old, I may have commented already, but here is an updated comment. Weed B Gon does kill dandelion and clover very effectively. I doesn't kill creeping charlie, but it doesn't claim to. If I were going to apply it across the lawn, I wouldn't use a hose end sprayer because you might water it down too much. I would get the concentrate and mix it myself and add a surfactant so it sticks to the leaves. I had purchased the Scotts premixed product with the built in battery powered sprayer and noticed the product beading off the leaves of plants that had a waxy coating. a dash of surfactant (dish soap) fixed that. When applying to an entire lawn, I prefer a slightly weaker solution that I can mix myself. This lets the lawn recover, because although it won't kill the grass, the grass won't really like it. This means you would probably need a follow up for an entire lawn with some recovery time between applications. Mix slightly stronger amounts for spot spraying of individual plants. For value, I would by Fiesta. This is the stuff The Weed Man uses (even though they don't do a good job as a company). Fiesta is a concentrate like Weed B Gon Max and it is pretty much the same stuff, but you get more for your money. You need your own sprayer to get the proper droplet size. This with the surfactant helps kill weeds more effectively. I still don't get the hose end sprayer. It could work, but you'd have to be AI to be exact enough to not wash away your efforts. As a side note, for a NON SELECTIVE MEANING IT KILLS EVERYTHING weed killer for pavement cracks or if there is a plant you wish to kill and then remove, use 1/4 cup or 60ml of salt dissolved in one litre of household vinegar and add half a tablespoon of dish soap as a surfactant. This kills weeds. If a weed is mature it can take the abuse of an application, but not three hot days in a row. Most weeds will turn brown and perish quickly. I wasted money on roundup and this was more effective for a lot less money. If you have a big lawn, get big tools. A decent sprayer is a must. Buy concentrates and a hose end sprayer like Scotts so that you can deposit nutrients quickly and water them in. If it is going to rain. Fertilize. If it is going to rain, add humic acid and sea kelp. If it going to be sunny, apply weed killer. If it is going to be filthy hot, water only in the evening or morning so the sun doesn't evaporate your efforts. Fogging the lawn with weed killer and don't want to damage the grass? Do it in the last 3 hours of sunlight. Once you get a regimen and the right tools, life is way easier and the results are way better.
I sprayed every crack in our patio, sprayed every weed in the garden. It did turned a few dandelions blackish, but they kept growing and living. Didn’t kill any other weed. I’ve heard Roundup will destroy everything it touches, so will try that this fall or next spring.
It worked well on the dandelions and clover for me but didn’t do anything to other weeds . For the price of it and the coverage you get I do t think it’s worth it , fiesta is much more cost effective. 👍🏻
Hi there from Ottawa! I have been researching the very few herbicides that are available (and legal) here in Ontario. Really appreciate your review. I am thinking to try the concentrate with some Dawn dish soap. How much soap would you use? Mix it right in and give it a shake before spraying? Did you ever do a follow up review of the concentrate? Thanks :)
Yes , I did a follow up , I believe it’s on the Fiesta Vs Weed b gon video. I’d personally recommend Fiesta as you get much more for your dollar! Depending how much you are spraying I’d recommend 1 table spoon per gallon
I have had ok experience with weed bgon but I think spectricide weed stop for lawns works a lot better when it comes to over the counter type weed killers
Just bought a $40 bottle at Costco. Tried 1 application so far didn't notice much of a difference. Will try another but I think we'll probably be returning it.
Unfortunately not, fiesta did help but it took numerous applications. Being in Canada it can be tough with all the restrictions we have. I’ve thought about using vinegar but I’m not sure what it would do to the soil if I needed to overseed. I might just look into that!
Hey, I read you tried a surfactant (dish soap) with the concentrate, how did the lawn hold up? I was planning on trying to carpet spray it this year, because spot spraying with the pre-mix worked but I felt like the weeds came back a month later.
I personally never really blanket spray the lawn because you don’t get any added benefit from spraying areas that don’t have any weeds , also much cheaper to just spot spray!
Fair, I was thinking to blanket spray in case it wasn't the same weeds coming back but just baby weeds that I had missed with the spot spraying. And crab grass is easily missed. Is the iron in this the same as what's used to green up a lawn.
@@Natetdot416 awesome thanks for subscribing! You shouldn’t have to re-sod , you can also spot spray stubborn dandelions just make sure to read the label rates and how often you should apply!
I wish I would have seen this review a last week!!! I just wasted money on this thing, and I swear it didn't even finish killing half my dandelions off. I am beyond aggravated, I applied on an 80degree day which is near the high end of recommend useage so I'll just take partial blame for being impatient, but I'm never wasting a penny on this again. I'm gonna get roundup for lawns concentrate like I've done last year and keep doing what works. I'm pissed at myself for trying to save a few bucks. Luckily I only paid 12 bucks for it, all I really wasted was my time. I could be one treatment in with something effective.
Thank you for your honest review! The concentrate is a better value for sure. Plantain can be a tough weed to kill. If you lived in the states then triclopyr would be an option.. not sure if you can get that in Canada
Can’t get that here, I was happy…ish but the list it claims to kill is way wrong, but it did a good job with the dandelions and clover it did great. The concentrate version will probably work better because I can actually add a surfactant!
@@BackwoodsLawnCare Yeah a surfactant will help. Dandelions and clover are easy to kill glad at least that those are dead. Any weeds dead is better then none
@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv we don’t really have anything better, as you know our products can’t compete with what you guys get…I might just try to smuggle some shit over the border at this point 🤣🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤣
Hey. Thank you so much for your review. I mostly have dandelions and clover, so should be good. :) I’ve been waiting a long time for a review like yours before deciding to take the plunge, so thank you once again. Beginner question, though: what do you do once the dandelions and clovers die? How do you remove them from the ground?
I just mowed and the disappeared after a few times but if you really want them gone you could just rake them up after they are completely black and dead
@@BackwoodsLawnCare Thank you. Yes, I was wondering if just using a rake or a de-thatching rake in particular would help. Your suggestion has helped clarify this. Thank you. :)
What product did you mention to use as a surfactant? I tried the Scotts Weed B Gone little spray bottle and seems to me that the product just ran off... paid 12 buck... And I feel robbed.
@@julianoraven very welcome and best of luck, I know Scotts isn’t the greatest herbicide but it’s one of the only ones we have! Cheers from Muskoka, Ontario! 🍻
Fellow Canadian here! Bought this product tonight and with the little window I had after supper I applied my first spray if it. Purchased at Canadian Tire for the same price as mentioned in the video. I am hoping for decent results. My lawn has a lot of moss as well that also needs dealing with. Me thinks I should have looked up reviews like this before jumping the gun on a product.
Lol, it is over priced compared to fiesta which you’d get way more applications of ( I have a video comparing the two ). You’ll probably get some results depending on what weeds you’re trying to kill. Always nice seeing fellow Canadians find my channel, hopefully you’ll find some helpful info in regards to Canadian lawncare!
@@BackwoodsLawnCare I am going to be looking at your other videos for sure. It's been a few days since my first application and it is killing the dandelions pretty good. There is another odd weed/plant on the lawn that I don't know if it's affecting though. How soon is it safe to mow after applying this type of weed killer?
You really don’t hold back 🤣 but really appreciate the honest review of this product! Keep us updated on the concentrate version of it… maybe another review?!?!?
@@michaelceli5748 it is pricy but we don’t have many options here in Canada…so I’m willing to try any product until I find one that actually works well….but I’m still happy it killed the dandelions and clover …but I’m always searching for other products, that’s why I give this product a 3 outta 10 lol 🤷🏼♂️
The product worked great 10 years ago with a 10 out of 10. It would kill weeds within 2 days. I give the "new" and "improved product" lolol, a 3 at the most. Very, very poor product.Bring back the granulated weed killer Scotts!!! I have spent too much money on it lately.
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Since this video is old, I may have commented already, but here is an updated comment. Weed B Gon does kill dandelion and clover very effectively. I doesn't kill creeping charlie, but it doesn't claim to. If I were going to apply it across the lawn, I wouldn't use a hose end sprayer because you might water it down too much. I would get the concentrate and mix it myself and add a surfactant so it sticks to the leaves.
I had purchased the Scotts premixed product with the built in battery powered sprayer and noticed the product beading off the leaves of plants that had a waxy coating. a dash of surfactant (dish soap) fixed that. When applying to an entire lawn, I prefer a slightly weaker solution that I can mix myself. This lets the lawn recover, because although it won't kill the grass, the grass won't really like it. This means you would probably need a follow up for an entire lawn with some recovery time between applications. Mix slightly stronger amounts for spot spraying of individual plants.
For value, I would by Fiesta. This is the stuff The Weed Man uses (even though they don't do a good job as a company). Fiesta is a concentrate like Weed B Gon Max and it is pretty much the same stuff, but you get more for your money. You need your own sprayer to get the proper droplet size. This with the surfactant helps kill weeds more effectively. I still don't get the hose end sprayer. It could work, but you'd have to be AI to be exact enough to not wash away your efforts.
As a side note, for a NON SELECTIVE MEANING IT KILLS EVERYTHING weed killer for pavement cracks or if there is a plant you wish to kill and then remove, use 1/4 cup or 60ml of salt dissolved in one litre of household vinegar and add half a tablespoon of dish soap as a surfactant. This kills weeds. If a weed is mature it can take the abuse of an application, but not three hot days in a row. Most weeds will turn brown and perish quickly. I wasted money on roundup and this was more effective for a lot less money.
If you have a big lawn, get big tools. A decent sprayer is a must. Buy concentrates and a hose end sprayer like Scotts so that you can deposit nutrients quickly and water them in. If it is going to rain. Fertilize. If it is going to rain, add humic acid and sea kelp. If it going to be sunny, apply weed killer. If it is going to be filthy hot, water only in the evening or morning so the sun doesn't evaporate your efforts. Fogging the lawn with weed killer and don't want to damage the grass? Do it in the last 3 hours of sunlight.
Once you get a regimen and the right tools, life is way easier and the results are way better.
I sprayed every crack in our patio, sprayed every weed in the garden. It did turned a few dandelions blackish, but they kept growing and living. Didn’t kill any other weed. I’ve heard Roundup will destroy everything it touches, so will try that this fall or next spring.
It worked well on the dandelions and clover for me but didn’t do anything to other weeds . For the price of it and the coverage you get I do t think it’s worth it , fiesta is much more cost effective. 👍🏻
Hi there from Ottawa! I have been researching the very few herbicides that are available (and legal) here in Ontario. Really appreciate your review. I am thinking to try the concentrate with some Dawn dish soap. How much soap would you use? Mix it right in and give it a shake before spraying? Did you ever do a follow up review of the concentrate?
Thanks :)
Yes , I did a follow up , I believe it’s on the Fiesta Vs Weed b gon video. I’d personally recommend Fiesta as you get much more for your dollar! Depending how much you are spraying I’d recommend 1 table spoon per gallon
I have had ok experience with weed bgon but I think spectricide weed stop for lawns works a lot better when it comes to over the counter type weed killers
Is spectricide available in Canada? I’d give it a try
From what I can see it is available in Canada just did a little research so can’t 100% say it is but if it is you should try it
Honest review and straight to the point. Appreciate the video!
Thank you, I do my best to keep my videos straight to the point…most of the time! Thanks for taking time to leave a comment, hope you subscribed! 👍🏻
Just bought a $40 bottle at Costco. Tried 1 application so far didn't notice much of a difference. Will try another but I think we'll probably be returning it.
Ya , it does a decent job on dandelions and clover but that’s about it lol
Excellent review. Did you ever find a solution for the dreaded Creeping Charley?
Unfortunately not, fiesta did help but it took numerous applications. Being in Canada it can be tough with all the restrictions we have. I’ve thought about using vinegar but I’m not sure what it would do to the soil if I needed to overseed. I might just look into that!
Hey thanks for the great knowledge. What product would you recommend for all kinds of weed killer in Canada
Feista , does the same thing but per application it’s much cheaper in the long run! Just be consistent with application. 👍🏻
I have the same complaint. I find the concentrate works much better. How much dawn would you add to the weed killer to make it stick.
1 or 2 tbs is usually fine , that’s about the amount I use.
Nice honest reveiw. Is plantain weed listed on the bottle?
Thanks! Yes it’s listed but I honestly didn’t notice any difference…maybe on the second application I’ll see something 🤷🏼♂️
Hey, I read you tried a surfactant (dish soap) with the concentrate, how did the lawn hold up? I was planning on trying to carpet spray it this year, because spot spraying with the pre-mix worked but I felt like the weeds came back a month later.
I personally never really blanket spray the lawn because you don’t get any added benefit from spraying areas that don’t have any weeds , also much cheaper to just spot spray!
Fair, I was thinking to blanket spray in case it wasn't the same weeds coming back but just baby weeds that I had missed with the spot spraying. And crab grass is easily missed. Is the iron in this the same as what's used to green up a lawn.
Thank you for your review, just sprayed my lawn in Toronto today.
After you spray do you need to pull the dead dandelions out ?
No….I mean you can but let them die lol…you might have to re apply in a few weeks though lol
@@BackwoodsLawnCare awesome thank you... if this didn't work I was planning on soding the whole thing. Liked and subscribed
@@Natetdot416 awesome thanks for subscribing! You shouldn’t have to re-sod , you can also spot spray stubborn dandelions just make sure to read the label rates and how often you should apply!
I wish I would have seen this review a last week!!! I just wasted money on this thing, and I swear it didn't even finish killing half my dandelions off. I am beyond aggravated, I applied on an 80degree day which is near the high end of recommend useage so I'll just take partial blame for being impatient, but I'm never wasting a penny on this again. I'm gonna get roundup for lawns concentrate like I've done last year and keep doing what works. I'm pissed at myself for trying to save a few bucks. Luckily I only paid 12 bucks for it, all I really wasted was my time. I could be one treatment in with something effective.
That’s unfortunate. Ya spot spraying with roundup is effective. Always stick with what works for you! At least you only paid $12 lol
Thank you for your honest review! The concentrate is a better value for sure. Plantain can be a tough weed to kill. If you lived in the states then triclopyr would be an option.. not sure if you can get that in Canada
Can’t get that here, I was happy…ish but the list it claims to kill is way wrong, but it did a good job with the dandelions and clover it did great. The concentrate version will probably work better because I can actually add a surfactant!
@@BackwoodsLawnCare Yeah a surfactant will help. Dandelions and clover are easy to kill glad at least that those are dead. Any weeds dead is better then none
@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv we don’t really have anything better, as you know our products can’t compete with what you guys get…I might just try to smuggle some shit over the border at this point 🤣🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤣
Hey. Thank you so much for your review. I mostly have dandelions and clover, so should be good. :) I’ve been waiting a long time for a review like yours before deciding to take the plunge, so thank you once again.
Beginner question, though: what do you do once the dandelions and clovers die? How do you remove them from the ground?
No problem, you’ll definitely have to do acouple of applications but you should certainly notice an improvement from the product!
I just mowed and the disappeared after a few times but if you really want them gone you could just rake them up after they are completely black and dead
@@BackwoodsLawnCare Thank you. Yes, I was wondering if just using a rake or a de-thatching rake in particular would help. Your suggestion has helped clarify this. Thank you. :)
@@shekhar awesome, let me know about your results, very curious to hear! Please consider subscribing as well if you enjoy content like this! 😊👍🏼
@@BackwoodsLawnCare Subscribing right away. Have a great weekend. :)
Can I fertilize right after I use it for my spring cleaning?
Just to be on the safe side I’d wait a few days as any time you spray a herbicide it tends to stress the grass out a little.
What product did you mention to use as a surfactant? I tried the Scotts Weed B Gone little spray bottle and seems to me that the product just ran off... paid 12 buck... And I feel robbed.
I use dawn dish soap when I use the concentrated version, that definitely helped with effectiveness! 👍🏼
@@BackwoodsLawnCare Nice... thanks for the tip... I'll try the concentrated version... Cheers from Calgary!
@@julianoraven very welcome and best of luck, I know Scotts isn’t the greatest herbicide but it’s one of the only ones we have! Cheers from Muskoka, Ontario! 🍻
Have you tried Tenacity with Surfactant?
Yes , won’t use it without a surfactant.
how long do I have to wait before I plant new flowers ?
I’d wait 48hrs and you should be fine. 👍🏻
Appreciate you❗
Great and honest review 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, I always try to be as honest as possible!
How much surfactant do you add? Thanks!!!
1 tablespoon would be enough
@@BackwoodsLawnCare Thanks!!!
I wish we could still buy Killex.
Ya , it would be nice if we had access to a lot of other products. I personally would like to get my hands on some PGR.
Thanks for review.
You’re welcome, hope you found it helpful. 👍🏻
Good, honest review! 👍👍
Thanks Brian, I just wish it worked better! Lol
The Weedex with 24-D for $10 Less works better than this using Chelated Iron..
I’m not sure if we can get that in Ontario
Fellow Canadian here! Bought this product tonight and with the little window I had after supper I applied my first spray if it. Purchased at Canadian Tire for the same price as mentioned in the video.
I am hoping for decent results. My lawn has a lot of moss as well that also needs dealing with.
Me thinks I should have looked up reviews like this before jumping the gun on a product.
Lol, it is over priced compared to fiesta which you’d get way more applications of ( I have a video comparing the two ). You’ll probably get some results depending on what weeds you’re trying to kill.
Always nice seeing fellow Canadians find my channel, hopefully you’ll find some helpful info in regards to Canadian lawncare!
@@BackwoodsLawnCare I am going to be looking at your other videos for sure. It's been a few days since my first application and it is killing the dandelions pretty good. There is another odd weed/plant on the lawn that I don't know if it's affecting though.
How soon is it safe to mow after applying this type of weed killer?
@@greyfoggyday you can mow any time…the actual grass needs it!
@@BackwoodsLawnCare did it work?
@@theelit3170 it works ok but I always recommend fiesta because it’s a better bang for your buck , Value wise
Unfortunately the USA gets the good weed killer, Canadian is very heavily regulated and we get a much milder version!
Ya it sucks, can make some tasks much more challenging. On the up side I get to work on the grass more lol
Clovers are bad, also need to add soil and seed.
Takes a couple of applications but it will work. 👍🏻 , I’d recommend fiesta , much more cost effective!
You really don’t hold back 🤣 but really appreciate the honest review of this product! Keep us updated on the concentrate version of it… maybe another review?!?!?
I just try to be as honest as possible when I try and review a product lol..and yes, I can be brutally honest lol
Was to grass. Wet ( before applying)
Was a few years ago now but it was dry to the best of my knowledge lol
Scott’s has a good refund policy
If your not happy with the product
Plantain issues going Fiesta this year!!!!
Just make sure you catch them early…a little bit tougher to deal with once they establish! Hope that helps! 👍🏻
@@BackwoodsLawnCare planned for this weekend :-)
@@deannatosto1596 hope you subscribed ! lol it will definitely help with the weed issues but will take a few applications! 👍🏻
Ooops’îshould have listened before purchasing 3/10
It's chelated iron. no different then Fiesta, that doesn't work worth a shit either
You're better off to use it for greening your lawn.....just saying
You aren’t wrong lol..but it did do a decent job on the dandelions and clover …that’s a start I guess
@@BackwoodsLawnCare not for the coin they charge
@@michaelceli5748 it is pricy but we don’t have many options here in Canada…so I’m willing to try any product until I find one that actually works well….but I’m still happy it killed the dandelions and clover …but I’m always searching for other products, that’s why I give this product a 3 outta 10 lol 🤷🏼♂️
@@BackwoodsLawnCare we're in the same boat. I'm just outside the hammer.....GO CATS!
@@michaelceli5748 lol, ARGOS! We will eventually get some decent products if I have anything todo with it!
I don't know about this shat, but killex always works for me.
The product worked great 10 years ago with a 10 out of 10. It would kill weeds within 2 days. I give the "new" and "improved product" lolol, a 3 at the most. Very, very poor product.Bring back the granulated weed killer Scotts!!! I have spent too much money on it lately.
It’s unfortunate, hopefully they will allow us to use a few products in the near future that health Canada has deemed safe.